Question

If a train runs at 40 kmph, it reaches it destination late by 11 minutes. But if it
runs at 50 kmph it is late by 5 minutes only. Find the distance to be covered by
the train..
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Answer 1

Answer:

53.33 km

Explanation:

Let the distance covered by the train be= x km

According to question

Time - Time= Time

x/40-x/50= (11+5)/60

(5x-4x)/200=16/60

x/200=16/60

x/10=16/3

x=16×10/3

x=160/3

x=53.33 km